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Culled from thehealthypage When you have pre-diabetes or diabetes, what you eat becomes very important. You have to be very careful about maintaining healthy blood sugar . There are many foods which you can eat to manage diabetes. In order to manage diabetes, your diet should be rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains; while being low in calories and fat at the same time. Foods that are rich in fiber are very beneficial in managing diabetes. Studies have shown that people whose diet consists of higher fiber have a lower risk of having type 2 diabetes. Let’s have a look at the 5 best foods that should be eaten while having diabetes. 1. BERRIES These small yet yummy berries are loaded with benefits. They have so many nutrients. Berries have antioxidants and fiber. They should definitely be eaten while suffering from diabetes. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries are all very healthy. You can make smoothies, add berries to salads or cereals and c...

Strolling by that Mallam at that Junction with his wheel barrow, within lies those brown looking nuts (some light brown and well hydrated, the other dry). Alas, the season of “Ofio” is here once again or “Hausa Groundnut” as my Igbo friend would call it. While at school in the North I had the habit of making this a regular diet, those Northern people can sure produce wonders from these delicious nuts with a magical drink known as “Kunun Aya”. OHHH!!! The milky taste it gives to your taste buds But, not many Nigerians are aware of the superb benefits this tiny nut gives to the body or even the English name.  Well drum rolls…..The English name of Ofio, Aki Awusa or Aya is …TIGER NUT… Now, Tiger nut isn’t actually a nut but a root tuber from the plant Cyperus Esculentus with its early origin from Egypt. It is often referred to as the “African Super nut” due to its numerous health benefits. Some of which are; Tigernut milk helps to control Diabetes and Ulcer. Ti...